Summary:
In this week's episode, we delve into the cutting-edge realm of virtual reality (VR) technology, specifically tailored to assist students in mastering problem-solving within social contexts through simulated scenarios mirroring real-world challenges. Our guest, Sean Smith, serves as the Principal Investigator for Project VOISS, alongside his role as a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Sean provides valuable insights into the project's overarching goal: fostering knowledge and skills acquisition through evidence-based practices geared towards addressing social issues among middle school-aged students. VOISS stands as a groundbreaking computer-based VR platform, immersing students in diverse school environments such as classrooms, buses, and hallways. Here, they navigate through interactive social narratives and confront situations demanding problem-solving skills. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies behind VOISS, aimed at empowering students with essential social competencies for navigating the complexities of the real world.
Resources:
VOISS Advisor: https://voissadvisor.org/
Sean Smith Email: seanj@ku.edu
Highlights:
-Targeting Social Competence: Providing immersive experiences for individuals lacking social skills.
-Evidence-Based Practice: Focus on developing social knowledge and skills through proven methods.
-Simulated Educational Environment: Students engage in less immersive VR scenarios mimicking school challenges.
-Guided Interaction: Narrator and coach guide students through scenarios, interacting with avatars.
-Targeted Questions & Skill Transfer: Children are prompted to respond to questions tailored to individual growth needs. These questions help guide them to make decisions/ mistakes and gain consequences in a confined environment. They can learn from them and apply them in real-life situations.
-Domain Application: Receptive and expressive communication domains crucial, with applications in school, home, and community settings.
-Practical Classroom Implementation: Steps outlined for middle schoolers, aligning curriculum with targeted skills and domains.
S4 E19: Innovation and Special Education
S4 E18: Less is More
S4 E17: Incorporating Literacy into Science
S4 E16: Addressing Learning Loss
S4 E15: Addressing Trauma
S4 E14: Engagement with Literature
S4 E13: Recommendations for SEL
S4 E12: Scheduling for Co-Teaching during changing COVID19 times
S4 E11: Driver's License?
S4 E10: Access to College
S4 E9: Collaborating with SLPs
S4 E8: Student Centered Learning
S4 E7: Increasing Teamwork Virtually
S4 E6: Math Support Online
S4 E5: Social and Emotional Learning Skills
S4 E4: Curriculum Assistance
S4 E3: Preparing Students for after High School
S4 E2: Problems of Practice
S4 E1: Programs of Practice
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